Corn Tortilla

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Steps

1. In a large bowl, stir together the masa and salt.
2. Add the water.
3. Mix together well to form a dough.
4. Turn out onto a lightly floured board.
5. Knead for 5 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into ¼ cup (3 oz / 90 g) portions.
7. Form them into balls.
8. Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches (10 cm) in diameter and ⅛ inches (0.25 cm) thick.
9. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
10. Place the tortillas one at a time into the dry hot skillet.
11. Cook until brown on one side.
12. Turn.
13. Brown the other side.
14. Remove from the skillet.
15. Keep warm in a cloth towel.